Flexi Tail

[Louise0506]

Hi

My dad and I installed a new kitchen tap from Screwfix today. We have an awkward cold water pipe location under the sink that causes the tail to bend due to the basin being in the way. Will an almost 90 degree angle in the tail cause problems later on? It was kinked further up initially and we weren't getting any cold water, will this have weakened the tail in any way?
I'm nervous as we've never done this before and scared of flooding!
Any advice much appreciated

 

[BiancoTheGiraffe]

It won't leak, but it will restrict the flow a lot!

 

[Louise0506]

It won't leak, but it will restrict the flow a lot!

Thank you for replying!
The flow is actually fine, I'm just worried it may burst or create a weak spot?

 

[BiancoTheGiraffe]

Thank you for replying!
The flow is actually fine, I'm just worried it may burst or create a weak spot?

No problem.

I've seen far worse, very rare for those hoses to break, nothing to worry about

 

[terrymac]

I don't agree ,a sharp bend like that may well cause premature failure . I have been called to quite a few flexi hose failures where the inner tube has split.
Fit a 90degree compression elbow to the pipework ,to create a soft curve on the flexi. Not worth taking the risk further down the line to leave it like it is.

 

[Louise0506]

I don't agree ,a sharp bend like that may well cause premature failure . I have been called to quite a few flexi hose failures where the inner tube has split.
Fit a 90degree compression elbow to the pipework ,to create a soft curve on the flexi. Not worth taking the risk further down the line to leave it like it is.

Thanks, would this be a quick fix for a plumber? Guessing new flexi hose will be required now I've bent this one?

 

[terrymac]

It's a 15 minute job for anyone with two spanners. Just remove the coupler and fit an elbow. The flexi hasn't had enough time in that position to do any real damage.

 

[BiancoTheGiraffe]

I'm not a full-time plumber so bear that in mind, I assume terrymac is so go with his suggestion (it's what I'd have done personally anyway)

 

[Deleted member 246321]

Agree with terry, take the compression fitting off that the flexi is screwed onto and replace with this…

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta...V2I9oCR0plADREAQYAiABEgL4yPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Mike83]

It looks like the hose is twisted slightly. This is causing the hose to form that bend.
Remove the hose and try refitting with a more subtle curve.
Try this before fitting a bend.

 

[Mike83]

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[Louise0506]

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Thank you Mike, I'm thinking the current tail is too long so will benefit from a shorter one to get that curve you mention. Do you think the same?

 

[Deleted member 246321]

You don’t need a different tail

 

[Tilt]

Agree with terry, take the compression fitting off that the flexi is screwed onto and replace with this…

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta...V2I9oCR0plADREAQYAiABEgL4yPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

So long as it is not 3/8", Lol.

 

[Deleted member 246321]

So long as it is not 3/8", Lol.

Haha yeah, I know with photos it’s hard to tell but it does look 1/2” to me

 

[terrymac]

Haha yeah, I know with photos it’s hard to tell but it does look 1/2” to me

Definitely looks like 1/2 inch

 

[Louise0506]

Thank you for all your help.
Re reading the instructions of the tap it looks like we need to install non return valves too, hope this is easy enough also?

 

[terrymac]

Thank you for all your help.
Re reading the instructions of the tap it looks like we need to install non return valves too, hope this is easy enough also?

Yes it is.

 

[Louise0506]

Yes it is.

Thank you, is it necessary in a new build with a combi boiler and the pressure is fine? The old tap was a cheap fitting that came with the house

 

[terrymac]

Non return valve prevents hot water from possibly mixing with your drinking water. If tap manufacturers installation instructions specify them ,fit them.